Infection Preventionist

Infection Preventionist

Bring your passion to Texas Health so we are Better Together

Work location:1301 Pennsylvania Ave. Fort. Worth TX 76104

Work hours: Monday Friday 4 - 10-hour shifts or 5 - 8-hour shift with on call rotation.

Department highlights:

Teamwork oriented approach

Friendly and welcoming environment

Extremely positive workplace with a culture of excellence

Culturally diverse workforce

Distinct sense of community and a family feel

Heres What You Will Need:

Bachelors Degree Nursing Microbiology Medical Technology or related field Required

Masters Degree Public Health Required

2 Years acute care hospital alternate care setting (Rehab LTC SNU) or infectious disease epidemiology Req

RN - Registered Nurse If bachelors degree in nursing Upon Hire Required

MT(ASCP) - Medical Technologist if bachelors degree in microbiology Medical Technology or Biology Upon Hire Required

M(ASCP) - Microbiology if bachelors degree in microbiology Medical Technology or Biology Upon Hire Required

CIC - Certification in Infection Prevention and Control completed within 3 years after hire.

Heres What You Will Need:

Bachelors Degree Nursing Microbiology Medical Technology or related field Required

Masters Degree Public Health Required

2 Years acute care hospital alternate care setting (Rehab LTC SNU) or infectious disease epidemiology Req

RN - Registered Nurse If bachelors degree in nursing Upon Hire Required

MT(ASCP) - Medical Technologist if bachelors degree in microbiology Medical Technology or Biology Upon Hire Required

M(ASCP) - Microbiology if bachelors degree in microbiology Medical Technology or Biology Upon Hire Required

CIC - Certification in Infection Prevention and Control 3 Years Required

Heres What You Will Do:

Collaborates on development of an annual IP plan based on population(s) served and services provided and collects/analyzes data to determine effectiveness of the plan.

Utilizes epidemiological principles to conduct surveillance and participates in outbreak investigations.

Designs and provides education programs based on the needs of staff patients students and visitors.

Pursues/achieves/maintains required applicable certification and licensure.

Advances program goals through collaborative relation

Conducts IPC rounds based on annual and periodic risk assessments to ensure compliance with IPC standards and regulatory requirements.

Monitors and analyzes process and outcome measures to evaluate the effectiveness and sustainability of process improvements.

Additional perks of being a Texas Health Infection Preventionist:

Benefits include 401k PTO medical dental Paid Parental Leave flex spending tuition reimbursement Student Loan Repayment Program as well as several other benefits.

Delivery of high quality of patient care through nursing education nursing research and innovations in nursing practice.

Strong Unit Based Council (UBC).

A supportive team environment with outstanding opportunities for growth.

Texas Health Fort Worth is an 851-bed Magnet-designated full-service hospital that has served the Fort Worth community since 1930.

We offer advanced care in cardiovascular services high-risk obstetrics gynecology neurosciences sports medicine and emergency medicine. Our hospital also features certified programs in Advanced Hip and Knee Replacement Brain Tumor Treatment Advanced Spine Care and Advanced Palliative Care. We are also home to a kidney transplant program that underscores our high-acuity capabilities and we support Graduate Medical Education (GME) to help train the next generation of physicians.

Texas Health Fort Worth is Joint Commission-certified as a Comprehensive Cardiac Center a Comprehensive Stroke Center and a Level I Trauma Center. We are also a designated Magnet hospital and recognized as the Best Place to Have a Baby in Tarrant County. Texas Health Fort Worth continues to be a top choice in North Texas for emergency services womens health cardiac care and more.

If youre ready to join us in our mission to improve the health of our community then lets show the world how were even better together!

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